I feel incredibly fortunate that my SPP site 1 is regarded as the 'learning hub' of the school. The Head of Information Services is an innovative, forward-thinking professional who strives to promote the library, its staff, and its services throughout the school community, despite the huge demands placed on her time. I have learned that a teacher librarian must possess not only the knowledge of a teacher and skills of an information specialist, but also ability to self-promote and market the library as the all-encompassing resource centre it is.
Goals for the Future [2010]:
To increase my knowledge on information literacy, and how to embed it into the whole-school curriculum. My teaching background is in Mathematics, Physical Education and Science, and from what I have learned so far, these are the areas that are in need of collaborative planning and implementation of information literacy skills.
To observe, and learn from a junior school librarian who has successfully implemented an information literacy programme across years P-6.
To research, investigate and observe effective methods for promotion of reading among teenage boys.
To develop my ICT knowledge to the extent of providing effective leadership to other teachers, and integrating technologies as standard throughout the curriculum. I am particularly interested in exploring the possibilities of Second Life in education, and way we can use digital technologies to help in the creation of life-long learners.
Beyond 2013:
Develop a rubric to evaluate teacher librarian practice, and provide evidence to demonstrate the teacher librarian's influence on student learning.
Continue to build rapport with the e-Learning coordinator and IT department.
Increase collaboration with teachers during the program planning process.
Update the Policies and Procedures Manual in conjunction with the Head of Information Services. There have been no updates to this manual, or any other policy documents since I began teaching at site 1 in 2010.
Re-establish the eSmart committee. This is particularly pressing considering the 2014 introduction of a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program for students in years 9-12.
Develop a 'Two Minute Technology' programme to enable knowledge sharing without eating into teachers' precious non-contact time.
Continue to build global connections with like-minded teacher librarians so that we may share ideas and benefit from the wisdom of each other.
Build on the professional relationships and friendships I have formed whilst undertaking this Masters degree. It has been the most amazing experience and I cannot express how much I have learned, and how inspired I am to move forward as a qualified teacher librarian.
Professional Learning Plan
2010 Reflections:
I feel incredibly fortunate that my SPP site 1 is regarded as the 'learning hub' of the school. The Head of Information Services is an innovative, forward-thinking professional who strives to promote the library, its staff, and its services throughout the school community, despite the huge demands placed on her time. I have learned that a teacher librarian must possess not only the knowledge of a teacher and skills of an information specialist, but also ability to self-promote and market the library as the all-encompassing resource centre it is.
Goals for the Future [2010]:
Beyond 2013: